The walkthrough for Torchlight takes you through the linear
progression of the game. You begin by getting acquainted with your
class and Torchlight, and then you will dive deep into the depths
of the dungeons that provide the challenges and perils that await
you.

Each tier of the dungeon encompasses several levels that share
common enemies, areas, threats, and objects.

Aside from the introduction to the game (noted below), each section of the
walkthrough details new threats, plot developments, and
secrets.

Alchemist
Ember is the essence of magic, the keystone of my art. For my kind,
Torchlight is a beacon, a place of power, the largest cache of
Ember ever found. I had heard nothing of the troubles afflicting
that place.

I came only to serve my own ends, but I was lost as soon as I
set foot in Torchlight. The evil gathering there swallowed me, and
I may never break free of it entirely.

The mines are dark, and below that, the blackness is impossible
to describe. There is power beyond imagining, but the price is so
very high.

Destroyer
I have always been a wanderer. I have roamed these lands for as
long as I can remember, but my blades always lead me back to
conflict.

When I heard of the evils befalling Torchlight, I returned from
the wilderness. Tales of madness - townsfolk slain, or missing...
and a darkness, rising from the deep. It was inevitable that I was
drawn to this place - my blades would not be still. So, I made the
long journey.

I arrived at sunset, and while things at first seemed simple, I
did not know then the shadows I would face, and the terrible power
gathering far below the surface.

I would discover them in time...

Vanquisher
The disturbances in Torchlight were more severe than I'd expected -
though I must admit I felt a bit relieved. Petty assignments often
signal the end of a Vanquisher's career.

I came to restore the flow of Ember - but the darkness below
Torchlight ran far deeper than the mines.

It would be a test of both my skill and conviction. Evil must be
torn out at its root, and this one had buried itself deeply.

When you begin the game, you'll be able to walk through
Torchlight at your leisure. After becoming accustomed to the NPCs
and the minimap, make your way to the left side of the zone to see
the initial cutscene.

Syl
It's no wonder Master Alric sent for my help, the Ember mines are
overrun with these creatures. His letter was urgent, but I had no
idea how dire things had become.

I am Syl, and that was my companion, Brink. We've only just
arrived in Torchlight, and it looks like we're going to need some
help. You look capable, and I can pay you well. Please, catch up to
Brink before he gets himself killed.

You have no choice but to accept this quest, then follow Brink into the mines.